Life at Compass

jtrain609 said:
I think the hope of the pilot group is to have multiple airports encompass the domicile, with trips starting and ending in PTK, ARB and DET for the sports charters.
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BUT BUT BUT at XJT and Republic we had outstation bases. This company doesn't know what they're doing. Life so so much better there.
 
jtrain609 said:
Not sure, just what I heard.

What IS true, is that Skywest and Compass are going to be doing a slot swap between DTW and LAX. With Skywest being a primarily west coast airline, and Compass wanting to return to its midwest roots, the company's were able to work with the DOT to make this happen. Personally, I'm looking forward to all the Buffalo overnights coming back.

Expect an announcement to happen in 6-8 weeks, I heard it straight from a check airman after their last meeting.
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The slot swap isn't one for one though, CPZ is losing out on some... :/
 
Dphoenix said:
I wouldn't make any decisions like that based off unsubstantiated internet rumor. Bases can and do change frequently at Compass.. and all airlines.
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I totally agree, but it seems like everyday someone I know working at a different shop gives me some sort of "rumor". When you have nothing else to go off of, sometimes it's hard to ignore the noise. Also things change so frequently at this level it is hard to know if you have made the best decision.
 
Compass is a great shop to get started. Even if at some point you have to move/commute. The opportunity exists to upgrade, and move on from this place - temporary pain now for greater gains later. And sure commuting would blow, but I still don't have six leg days here.
 
WAtreefifekaybeck said:
I totally agree, but it seems like everyday someone I know working at a different shop gives me some sort of "rumor". When you have nothing else to go off of, sometimes it's hard to ignore the noise. Also things change so frequently at this level it is hard to know if you have made the best decision.
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You'll only know if you made the best decision after you're gone.

It isn't worth listening to any of the noise. Seriously.
 
WAtreefifekaybeck said:
I totally agree, but it seems like everyday someone I know working at a different shop gives me some sort of "rumor". When you have nothing else to go off of, sometimes it's hard to ignore the noise. Also things change so frequently at this level it is hard to know if you have made the best decision.
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When you have nothing else to go off of you pick the airline you think you'll fit in best at and enjoying working at the most. CP isn't swapping LAX and doubtful will pull out of SEA. Keep in mind Skywests SEA base is extremely senior.
 
ClarkGriswold said:
Ok well I guess not anymore but I still think go with who you like more.

How long to get it now?
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I talked to the SKYW recruiter at the northwest aviation conference and they showed me the numbers on reserve time and how long to get a base. Seattle was 6-9 months. But that might have changed.
 
WAtreefifekaybeck said:
I talked to the SKYW recruiter at the northwest aviation conference and they showed me the numbers on reserve time and how long to get a base. Seattle was 6-9 months. But that might have changed.
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The prospective upgrades and bases have changed at Compass, too, since back in February. They're all moving targets...and they'll have moved again, for better or worse, by the time it is your turn to bid, upgrade, etc.
 
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